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Lottery ticket mix-up costs man £1.3 million prize

A South Carolina lottery player experienced every gambler's nightmare when a simple mistake with his winning ticket saw a life-changing £1.3 million prize slip through his fingers in a heartbreaking twist of fate.

Urgent Bank Warning Over 'Hi Mum' Text Scam

NatWest issues an urgent alert as a new wave of sophisticated 'Hi Mum' and 'Hi Dad' scams targets British families, with fraudsters stealing thousands by impersonating relatives in distress.

Cleaner Wins $200K NC Lottery, Plans to Buy New Home

Chelsea Carter, a dedicated house cleaner from North Carolina, has become an overnight sensation after winning a staggering $200,000 in the state lottery, proving that fortune can favour anyone.

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.

NC man wins £1.4M on Monopoly scratch card

A North Carolina man's spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a Monopoly-themed scratch card has resulted in a life-changing £1.4 million jackpot win, state lottery officials confirm.

Woman loses £200k to 'English accent' NAB phone scam

A Melbourne woman was conned out of her life savings by fraudsters impersonating NAB security with polished English accents. This in-depth report reveals the sophisticated tactics used and crucial safety tips to avoid becoming the next victim.

Texas Shop Sells £1.5 Billion Powerball Winning Ticket

A historic £1.5 billion Powerball jackpot has been won with a single ticket sold at a Texas corner store, sparking a frantic search for the anonymous winner and making the retailer a millionaire overnight.

$1.3BN Powerball Won: Winner's Crucial Next Steps

A massive $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot has finally been claimed. Discover the crucial first steps the winner must take to protect their windfall, from legal advice to financial planning, in our essential UK-focused guide.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to £1.2 Billion

The US Powerball jackpot surges to a staggering $1.23 billion after no ticket matched all numbers in the latest draw. Discover the winning numbers and what happens next.

Woman scammed by fake NASA astronaut in £16k romance con

A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f

Tesco worker wins £61k with £1 lottery ticket

A Tesco worker from Kent scooped a life-changing £61,000 National Lottery win after buying a last-minute ticket on her break, proving a simple £1 gamble can turn fortunes around overnight.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.23 Billion

The US Powerball lottery jackpot reaches a staggering $1.23 billion, with the next drawing scheduled for Wednesday night. Discover the winning numbers and how international players can participate.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to £1.1 Billion - Fifth Largest Ever

The American Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a staggering $1.4 billion (£1.1bn), becoming the fifth-largest prize in the game's history. The drawing on Wednesday night failed to produce a winner, sparking a cross-Atlantic ticket-buying frenzy. Discov

Record $1.2bn Powerball Jackpot Lures UK Players

The US Powerball jackpot surges to a staggering $1.2 billion, becoming the seventh-largest payout ever. UK residents can still enter, but face complex tax implications and a ticking clock.

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